ASCOG Advocate: July 15, 2013

Emil Kraepelin

On this date, in 1910, Emil Kraepelin's book Clinical Psychology was published.  In the book, Kraepelin gave a name to this disease, naming it after his colleague, Alois.

What is the name of the disease?

Cognitive losses in aging are no longer considered inevitable.

Stem cell researchers were able to grow functional inner ear components in a laboratory.

Medicare assures your right to a fast appeal if you feel your Medicare covered services are ending too soon.

The Long-term Care Pathfinder helps you map out a plan on aging in place.

With clear bias against Medicare, the American Association for Homecare issued a press release denouncing the use of certain diabetes test strips in Medicare's competitive bidding program.

San Francisco is preparing a bill for ballot that would mandate flexible work hours for caregivers.

A CNN reporter shares experiences learned from visiting a cutting-edge "dementia village" in the Netherlands.